Stick dispenser



Nov. 14, 1950 N. J. slMPKlNs ETAL STICK DISPENSER 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed Aug. 9, 1949 sfo Nov. 14, 1950 Filed Aug. 9, 1949 N. J. SIMPKINS ETAL STICK DISPENSER 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 ATTCI RN EYE Patented Nov. 14, 1950 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE STICK DISPENSER Nathaniel J. Simpkins, Atlanta, and DonaldH. n

Fischer, Decatur, Ga.

Application August 9, 1949, Serial No. 109,254

I 3 Claims.

' This invention relates to a stick dispensing machine, and more particularly to a machine for loading stick holders that are used in manufacture of stick confections of the type wherein ice cream bars, or the like, are mounted on the ends of a pair of sticks.

'The object of the invention is to provide an attachment foruse on the stick dispensing machine shown in Patent Number 2,313,500; inventor, Ralph F. Anderson, so that by using the attachment of the present invention, Andersons machine can be used for loading stick holders with sticks that are adapted to be used in making confections having twin sticks inserted therein.

Still another object of the invention is to provide an attachmentv whereby a stick dispensing machine of the type disclosed in the Anderson patent can be used for loading stick holders in such a manner that confections of the twin stick type can be molded.

A further object of the invention is to provide an attachment for a stick dispensing machine which is extremely simple and inexpensive to manufacture.

Other objects and advantages will be apparent during the course of the following description.

In theA accompanying drawings, forming a part of this application, and in which like numerals are used to designate like parts throughout the same:

Figure l is a fragmentary side elevational View of a stick dispensing machine having the attachment of the present invention thereon;

Figure 2 is a fragmentary front elevational View of the stick dispensing machine, showing the attachment of the present invention thereon;

Figure 3 is a top plan view of the attachment per se;

Figure 4 is an enlarged sectional View taken on the line 4 4 of Figure 3;

Figure 5 is an enlarged sectional View taken on the line 5 5- of Figure 3;

Figure 6 isa View similar to Figure 5, but showing the right guide member in the extended position.

Referring to the drawings, there is shown a stick dispensing machine which is indicated generally by the numeral I0, and the dispensing machine I0 has the same construction and method of operation as the stick dispenser shown and described in Patent Number 2,313,500, inventor, R. F. Anderson. The dispensing machine l0. is cf the type used for loading stick holders with sticks II that are used in manufacture of confections, such as ice cream bars. The

Anderson patent discloses a machine for loading a stick holder with sticks whereby the sticks may be used in molding confections of the popsicle type. The present invention is directed to an attachment which is adapted to be used with the Anderson machine so that the stick holder can be loaded with sticks in such a manner that confections of the twin stick type can be manufactured.

The stick dispensing machine of the presentv invention includes a housing I2 which is provided with an end plate I3, Figure 1, and a plurality of legs I4 serve to support lche housing I2. Ay tray IE projects forwardly from the housing I2 for collecting any of the sticks II that mayk be accidentally discharged out of the housing I2. Further; the machine includes a face plate I6 that is secured to the housing I2 by bolt and nut assembly IT, Figures 1 and 2. Arranged on the front of the machine is a plurality of inclined magazines I8V which each support a plurality of` super-imposed sticks II that are adapted to be ejected from the magazine I8 in the same manner as described in the Anderson patent mentionedv above.

The present invention is directed to an attachment I9 which is operatively connected to the Stick dispensing machine whereupon the sticks IIy are ejected from the magazine I3 when the attachment I9' is forced inwardly toward the housing I2.

The attachment I9 includes a body member 20 which has an angle iron 2I securedto the lower end thereof, as by welding. The angle iron 2I includes a portion 22 that acts asa flange `to support thereon the stick holder when the stick holderis to be loaded with sticks.

The bodymember 20 includes a pair of legs 23 and 24 which are arranged in spaced parallel A pad 26 is.

relation with respect to each other. secured to the rear face of each of the legs 23 andV 24 by a pairof bolt and nut assemblies 25. EX- tending between each of the pads 26 andA the` bearing member 29 is an actuating rod 2l which has a coilv spring 28 circumposed thereon.

The flange portion 22 is provided with a Slot 30 adjacentv its left end and projecting through the slot 30 is a bolt 3| having a nut 32 arranged in threaded engagement therewith. The bolt and nutl assembly 3I and 32 acts as a guide for insuring that the twin stick holder is correctly aligned prior to loading the holder with sticks.

A bolt and nut assembly 33 is arranged in engagement with the outer or right end of the flange portion 22 and the bolt and nut assembly 33 projects through an elongated slot 35 in a` guide member 34. An ear 36 is hingedly connected to the guide member 34 by a pin 37. The member 34 also serves to insure that the stick holders are properly located or aligned with respect to the stick dispensing machine.

Arranged rearwardly of the body member and connected thereto is a baille 38. The bale 38 includes a bottom section 39 that hasra transverse portion 4G secured, by bolts and nuts, to the rear surface of the angle member 2|. Further, the baffle 38 includes a plurality of spaced support members 4I. Each of the support members 4I includes a back section 42 and a front section 43 which is arranged in spaced parallel relation with respect to the back section 42. The front section 43' is provided with a pair of spaced cut-outs 44 and and the sticks I I are selectively supported in the cut-outs 44 and A45 as later described in this specification.

In use, the attachment I9 of the present invention is connected to the stick dispensing machine shown in the Anderson patent, the rod 21 being connected to the pad 255. Then, the operator grasps the stick holder to be loaded and places the stick holder on the angle member 2 I. By pressing forwardly on the stick holder, the rods 21 are moved inwardly against the compression of the spring 28 and this movement of the rod causes the stick II to be eiected from the magazine I3 in the manner described in detail in the Anderson patent. Upon release of the pressure against the stick holder, the springs 28 cause the parts of the machine to return to the position shown in Figure 1 so thatv other stick holders can be successively loaded.

When loading the stick holders with sticks that are to be used in molding confections, such as ice cream bars having only a single stick therein, the

stick holder is rst guided to the guide member Y 34 on the right end of the flange 22 and at this time the ear 36 is in the position shown in Figure 6. This insures that this holder is correctly aligned with the machine. Then. the stick holder is moved inwardly as previously described whereupon 24 of the sticks I I are inserted into the stick holder. l'

When the stick holder is to be loaded with sticks that are to be used in molding confections, such as popsicles having twin sticks therein, the stick holder is rst guided to the bolt and nut assembly 3l and 32 on the left end of the flange 22. Then, the stick holder is moved inwardly towards the machine whereupon the rst set of 24 sticks are inserted into the stick holder. These' sticks are of course locked in the stick holder by means of the locking lever thereon. The stick holder is returned to normal position and the stick holder is then guided to a position contiguous to the guide member 34 on the right end of the flange 22, and at this time the ear 36 is in the position shown in Figure 5. This insures that the remaining unfilled holes in the stick holder are correctly aligned with the stick dispensing machine. As the stick holder is moved to this latter position on the right of the attachment I9, the sticks already in the stick holder now pass into the cut-outs 44 and 45. Then, the stick holder is again moved inwardly toward the machine whereupon 24 more sticks are ejected from the magazine I8 which strike the stick holder. The

stick holder locking lever is then moved to unlock the stick holder and is then pushed in to complete the stroke and the 24 sticks of the second 4 set are loaded into the stick holder. It is to be noted that the front section 43 of the bailie 48 provides a support for the sticks of the first set so that the sticks of the first set will not drop out of the stick holder while the second 24 sticks are being inserted in the holder. Finally, the locking lever of the stick holder is moved to locking position whereupon the stick holder is removed from the machine with the sticks arranged therein ready to be inserted in molds which are v used in the manufacture of confections of the twin stick type.

What we claim:

1. An attachment for a stick dispensing machine comprising a body member, said body member including a pair of spaced parallel legs operatively connected to the machine, a ange projecting forwardly from said body member and secured thereto, adjustable guide means connected to said flange for. insuring correct alignment of a stick holder on the attachment, abafe arranged rearwardly of said body member and connected thereto, a plurality of support members projecting upwardly from said body member, each of said support members including a back section and a front section arranged in spaced parallel relation with respect to each other, there being a pair of cut-outs arranged in said front section for at times supporting therein sticks.

2. In a stick dispensing machine, the combination with a plurality of magazines having sticks therein adapted to be inserted in a stick holder, of an attachment for said machine whereby said holder can be loaded with sticks that are arranged in pairs whereby confections of the twin stick type can be loaded, said attachment comprising a body member operatively connected to said machine for causing ejection of the sticks from the magazine upon movement of said attachment toward said machine, a flange projecting forwardly from the lower portion of said body member for supporting the stick holder, guide means on said flange for assuring correct alignment of the stick holder with the machine, and a baille arranged between said attachment and said ma- -chine and secured to said attachment, said baille .of said support members including a back section and a front section arranged in spaced parallel relation with respect to each other, there being a pair of cutouts arranged in said front section for at times supporting therein sticks.

NATHANIEL J. SIMPKINS. DONALD H. FISCHER.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the le of this patent:

' UNITED STATES PATENTS Name Date Wagner Oct. 3, 1933 Number 

